There's funny in most things.

Humor Author Norm Cowie

Aug-Nov 2019 I'm back as a judge for the Chicago International Film Festival. We'll be watching the films in August and the winner will be announced in November. (I'll do anything for free popcorn).

Also, I'm been asked back as a panelist for this year's Windycon, but not sure if I'm going to do it. I've been taking a bit of a hiatus from Lit Fests while finishing up a couple new books. Plus our new dog is keeping me busy.

November 2018 Planning on hitting WindyCon, but not yet confirmed. Oh wait, confirmed. Looks like I'll be doing a presentation for WindyKidz, also three or so panels.

Nov 1, 7:00 Opening Night of the 35th Chicago International Children's Film Festival. I'll be presenting the winners of the Animated Shorts Category (this means I get a free pass to the events)

Aug 20,18 the Joliet Herald News did another spotlight on me with an interview and publication of one of my short stories. Here's the interview. http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/08/16/96656299dfb844a5bfee3fcaf418f497/index.xml

Aug 4, 5, 11 & 12 I'll be back as a judge at the 34th Chicago International Children's Film Festival. This will be my 6th year at this Academy Award nominating festival (one of our nominations, Sing, won an Oscar in 2017 in the Best Live Action Short Film category.) This year I will be judging Animated Television. Usually I'm in Live Action Feature Length Films.

Week of June 18 Once again, I'll be talking to critters about how to write at the Summer at ECC (The Kids College at Elgin Community College). They keep asking me to come back, so I must not be screwing it up too bad.

May 1, I'm the featured author for the Joliet Herald News inaugural LocalLit Author Spotlight. They also spot-lighted my short story, Were, about a tick spreading the were virus to different creatures. Check it out.

April 25,18, I'll be speaking as one of the featured authors (with Adam Selzer and Siobhan Vivian) at LincolnWay West High School's author festival. The Joliet Herald News published this story on the event.

One of my articles made the Oct/Nov issue of Business Credit, a national publication by NACM.

August 5-13 My fifth year as a judge with the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, a nominating festival for the Oscars.

Week of June 19, I'll be back again as the featured author for Summer at ECC (the Kids College at Elgin Community College).

November 11-13, WindyCon43: The King of the Nerds, Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Il. I'm on a few panels, and will have a book signing too.

November 6 I'll be appearing at the closing ceremony of the Chicago International Children's Film Festival.

April 14, 7:30-8:30 - hosting a Google chat for SEA (Self Employment in the Arts).

April 3 Getting interviewed by Cassie Fenwick for WONC FM 89.1. Not sure if it will be played live or not, but if so, it's at 3:00. If you're in Chicago, you can probably get it. It will probably spotlight Fang Face, but I'm sure we'll talk about my other books.

March 31-April 2, 2016 - I'll be hanging out with other humor writers at the 2016 Erma Bombeck Writer's Workshop. Expect pranks and other hi-jinks. Hope the pool is nice. Update, the pool sucked, but I wasn't there to swim. October 19 & 20 I'll be doing a mechanics lien presentation at NACM's annual conference in Rolling Meadows Il. I think my talk will be on the 20th.(update: I guess I'll be on a panel too). Update to the update: my presentation will be at 10:15 on Thursday the 20th and my title is "Getting to Know the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act - on a first name basis - really, it's like you'll be friends"). No update on the time for the panel yet. My new book will also be released.

Oct 1,9am-1pm, 5th Annual Oswego Literary Festival, 32 W. Jefferson, Oswego. This is a gorgeous library, so come on over and check it out.

Sept 11, 30th Annual Children's Book Fair, Nichols Park, Hyde Park 1355 E. 53rd St. Chicago. I'll be manning the SCBWI booth for an hour from 3-4 PM and will have my YA books for sale.

August 6, 7, 13, 14 - With my fellow judges, I will be munching popcorn while viewing the entrants for the 33rd Chicago International Children's Film Festival.

June 13-16, 2016 I'll be the featured author for Summer at ECC (the Kids College Writing Academy at Elgin Community College). Four days of presentations about writing stuff that keeps the reader interest.

April 24 8:00 My radio interview from Ap 3 will air on WONC FM 89.1! If you are in the Chicago area, you'll probably be able to pick it up if you tune in.

February 27th, 2016 - I've been invited back to speak on "My Life in the Literary Arts," followed by being a panelist for publishing options at the 16th Annual SEA Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle.

9/11 - Released Helliburton, a parody of Dick Cheney and George W. Bush invasion of Hell searching for weapons of mass destruction.

Sept 4 - I'll be doing a presentation to the Association of Credit Executives on 341 Bankruptcy hearings.

August 2015 - Yeah! I'm back for the third time as a judge for the Chicago International Children's Film Festival! I really enjoy doing this, though I admit it's a bit of a chore to sit back with popcorn and watch a bunch of movies. Stressing you know.

Aug 7,15 - Here's something a little different. I wrote an article for Z-lien.com regarding the most recent change to the Illinois Mechanics lien law. Of course, writing articles isn't new for me, since I do write a regular column for the National Association of Credit Management. Just thought I'd document it here.

July 15, 2015- I'm going back to Elgin Community College for The Kids' College Writing Academy to do a presentation and workshop. Long day, going to be a 4 1/2 hour session. Worth every minute. The kids are great.

Feb 21,15 Anderson's Books 13th Annual Children's Literature Breakfast, Bobak's Signature Events in Woodridge, 8 am-1pm. Back again at one of the premier book events around.

November 14-16 Windycon41, Lombard Il. Chicago-land's oldest Sci-fi convention. This year's theme is Grimm. I'll be on at least one panel. (update: Hah, did two, including one with sci-fi legend Eric Flint and A Lee Martinez)

August 2014 - I was invited back to judge again for the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the largest children's film festival in the world. Basically this means I'll be watching movies all month and eating popcorn. Also got to see the premiere of The Boxtrolls and meet one of their producers.

November 7, Giving a mechanics lien seminar on Illinois (and one provence of Canada!) for the NACM Rail Credit group

October 25, 2013 30th Annual Chicago International Children's Film Festival. As a judge, I've been invited to the 'Festival First Look' at Facets Multi-Media, 1517 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago. I'll be attending various events on Saturday and Sunday too.

Sept 28, 13 Glen Ellyn Book Fest,. This event takes place all over Glen Ellyn, and is put on by the Glen Ellyn Public Library in cooperation with various Glen Ellyn businesses. It's still being set up, so I'lll add more info later.

July/August 2013 Here's something cool. I'm going to be a judge for the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the largest children's film festival in the world.

July 12, 2013 Elgin Community College for Kids' College Writing Academy I've been invited back for Elgin CC's third writing academy for kids. I will do a presentation and workshop for literary critters.

June 8-June 9 Chicago Tribune Printer's Row Literary Festival I'll be in the Echelon Press tent all day both days in Chicago's premier literary festival. I'm gonna skip the flip flops this year (they hurt the feet), but an umbrella is mandatory (though I hear Saturday should be sunny). Also, I gave up caffeine, so this will be my first non-caffeinated Printer's Row. Should be interestingzzzzzzzzz.......

April 17, 2013 SPC Literary Festival. I'll be a judge and present two workshops at this multi-high school writing event. This year is is taking place at Minooka High School, Il.

Feb 22,2013 Panelist, SEA Conference (Self-Employment in the Arts), , The Hilton, Lisle Il. 3:45-4:45. I will be a panelist with authors Ted Goeglein, Jennifer Allison and Professor John Madormo who will also be moderating.

Sometime soon. going to go back and talk to the students at Orville Bright Elementary School. They all have copies of Werewoof, and I'll do a sitdown with them and discuss writing and stuff.

October 13, back at the 2012 Joliet Regional Author Fair from 11am-3pm with forty or so authors. Joliet's Black Road Branch. Books are available for purchase.

October 7 57th Street Childrens Book Fair, Hyde Park, Chicago. I'll be manning the SCBWI booth from 4-5. Goto www.57cbf.org for more details. It's an all day event with all kinds of children reading events.

June 9-10, 2012 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, Chicago Il. I'll be in my publisher Echelon Press's tent all of both days. Come on out and get rained on!

June 8 speaking all day to the 5-8th graders at Orville T. Bright Elementary School in Chicago. They purchased copies of WereWoof for every student.

April 19,2012 Southwest Prairie Literary Festival, I will be back judging and speaking at this multi high school literary festival, this year being hosted by Plainfield East High School. These are lots of fun, and I'm honored they are having me back again for the fifth time (I was keynote speaker a couple years ago).

April 14,2012 Fountaindale Public Library District Author Fair to celebrate National Library Week Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W. Briarcliff Bolingbrook, IL 60440 Saturday April 14 from 11am to 4pm. Contact Marueen Garzaro at the Fountaindale Library with any questions.

Sept., 10, Aurora Public Library Second Annual Local Author Fair - come meet me and other authors at Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Rd, Aurora, Il. from 1-4 pm. This is a beautiful library, so bring your camera.

June 27 Elgin Community College, Kids College Writers Academy I will be giving a humor/writing presentation from 9:30-11:30. For more information, contact Joan Arnal 847-214-7123

June 22 Palos Heights Farmers Market. I'm coming back to sell some books and hang with some fruits and veggies at this farmer's market all morning and early afternoon. Come on out. They are at the northwest corner of Harlem Ave & College Drive in Palos Heights, Il. contact: Donna Ondriska 708 846 8826.

June 18, Glen Ellyn Second Annual Bookfest Glen Ellyn, Il. . It starts at 8:30 am and go through 9pm. More details, location, etc. pending. Basically, a whole bunch of authors taking up much of Glen Ellyn. We probably won't be hard to find.

June 15, Midlothian Library "Summer Reading Program." This will be an all day program, 11a-7p for children and adults. I'm not sure of my times yet, TBD, so check back. Update, looks like I'll be the last speaker at 5:30.

June 4-5 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Literary Festival, Chicago Il. I'll be in the Echelon Publishing tent all day both days, having fun, dodging rain (most likely) and wearing flipflops. I might fill in a slot or soat the SCBWI booth if they need a body.

June 2 I'll be at the SCBWI Hyde Park/South Side meeting at 6:30, 57th Street Books in Hyde Park. Marcy Posner of Folio will be giving a presentaiton (nope, I'm not doing anything but hanging.)

June 2 West Oak Middle School in Mundelein Looks like I'll be returning to West Oak for the third time. They like me. Still working out details, but it will be all day.

May 6, 2011, Reaching Forward, Conference, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Il.. Bartlett Public Library invited me to be a featured author at this mingle/meet of authors and over 1000 librarians.

April 16, Author Fair, Fountaindale Public Library. 11-3pm. 300 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook. I received a notice to hold the date for their program to kick off National Library Week, so I suppose I'll receive an official invite soon. Ah, got it. Officially invited. Come on out and meet a couple dozen authors. Barnes and Noble will be there to sell our books.

April 14 I'll be back again to judge a writing contest and run a writing workshop at the multi-high school Southwest Prairie Conference Literary Festival at Plainfield South High School. Contact Kristen Kuklinski at (815) 577-5955 for details.

April 13, 2011 Literary Magazine Workshop, Oak Forest High School 4-5:30. I'll be doing a humor workshop for a bunch of creative minded kids who'll be 'jacked up on pizza and pop.' I hope to add some fizzle.

April 9 - Awards ceremony for the March 30 video competition at New Lenox Library.

April 8, 2011 Northern Ill Univ - all day teacher workshop on Middle School literary. I'll be on an interactive panel of authors (including James Kennedy and Adam Selzer) at NIU talking about how teachers can use our books to engage middle school readers.

March 30, 6:30 I'll be a judge at New Lenox Library's video contest about 'fun at the library.' The other judges are some dude from Channel 6, a principal of an elementary school and a local goldfish (which is recovering from a drinking problem). Contact Ema Jankowski for details at 815-485-2605, Circulation Dept.

February 12, 2011 Joliet Public School District 86 will have me back to give two workshops for this year's Joliet Young Authors Conference at Sator Sanchez Elementary School at 1101 Harrison Ave in Joliet.

Nov 18, 6:00 PM. I'll be reading at the Adult Literary Group at South Suburban College.. For more information contact Matthew Beasland at 708-596-2000, ext. 2558.

Nov 13. Tentative signing at Borders, Mt. Prospect, Il.

Oct 30, 2010 - I'll be a featured author at the Author Showcase, Illinois School Library Media Assn. Anderson's Bookshop will be selling our books on site.

Oct 28 - I'll be manning the SCBWI booth at the Illinois School Library Media Assn conference from 5pm until either 6:30 or 8:00.

Oct 23,2010 - Booksigning and reading at Richton Park Library.

Thursday, October 14, 2010 - National Assn. of Credit Management Credit Conference - They told me I get to speak about whatever I want. Hmmm... let me think ...

Sat., Oct. 2 - Local Author and Illustrator Showcase, National Lewis University in Skokie. Hanging with librarians and teachers all day ... boo ya!

Tue, Sept 28, Illinois Library Assn's Author's cocktail hour and dinner. Hopefully, the librarians will be eating WITH us, not eating us. You never know.

September 25, 2010, KidLit 2010, I will be appearing at this new children's literature festival in Princeton, Il. They will close down more than three city blocks with food, authors (no, you can't eat the authors), storytelling and workshops celebrating children's literature.

Sept. 18 (Sat). Aurora Local Author Fair, Aurora Public Library at the Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Rd., Aurora, Il. from 1-4 pm. Contact 630-264-3614. (fun fact: Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois)

Sept 4, 2 pm - Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore 20th Year Celebration (they are planning events all month - I will be appearing on a panel with Lee Williams (In His Blood), Ursula Bielski (Chicago Haunts), PJ Parish (Little Death) and Judity Markowitz (The Gay Detective Novel). I think we'll have some VERY interesting discussion! Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore is at 7419 W. Madison St in Forest Park, Il. Admission is $2 per day/person, refundable with $20 net purchase the day of attendance. Seating is limited to 25 per panel, so make a reservation.

Tuesday, June 15, Midlothian Library Teen Summer Reading Program, 6:30-8:00 PM, I'll be meeting and discussing writing and reading with teens at Midlothian Library at 14701 S. Kenton Ave., Midlothian, Il. contact Michelle Carnes at 708-535-2027 for more details. I suspect it's open to all teens.

June 12-13 Printers Row Lit Fest, Chicago Il. more info on tent location later (I'll be in the Echelon Press tent)

May 10-14, I will be presenting, speaking and signing the entire week at multiple junior high schools in the Joliet Il. junior high school district. Monday May 10 will be Dirksen Junior High, May 11 Gompers Junior High, May 12 Hufford Junior High and May 13 Washington Junior high.

April 16-18 - Missouri Writers' Guild Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Wednesday, April 15, 2010, I'll be a judge, panelist and presenter again at the Suburban Prairie Conference Literary Festival, this year at Plainfield Central/North High School (not sure which). This fair is a writing contest involving about nine regional high schools, and it's my third time being involved. More info later.

Saturday, April 10, Kankakee Public Library annual Author Fair. I'll be in Kankakee from 10-2 on the 4th floor with 45-50 other authors. come join me, 201 E. Merchant St. Kankakee Il. 815-939-4564

Tuesday, April 6 interview WKAN radio, Kankakee - you can listen to it on the Videos tab.

Saturday, February 20, Joliet Young Authors Conference, I'll be doing two presentations for Joliet middle school school students (Joliet School District #86)

Saturday, February 13, Boy Scouts, Meeting at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. Lagrange in Orland Park at 9:00-9:45 to discuss writing with the Boy Scouts. Not sure of the troop number or anything yet, but I think it's several, if not more.

Wednesday, February 10th I'll be returning to West Oak Middle School in Mundelein for their Scholastic Book Fair. I'm going to be there pretty much all day, hanging with the kids, trying to keep out of trouble with the librarian.

Monday, Jan. 25, 2:45-3:30, Meeting with the Martino Jr. High Book Club to discuss Fang Face.

Monday, Jan 18 - "Read On, Dream On" literary fair for Martin Luther King Day sponsored by the AmeriCorps group called "Project YES!" as part of the Northwestern University Settlement Assn., Chi. I'm not sure what I'm doing yet - other than eating (they promised to feed me), but I am happy to be supporting young readers. 9AM-2:00 pm, 1012 N. Noble St., Chicago

Wednesday, January 13, I will be the facillitator for NACM breakfast roundtable on the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act. I'll go anywhere for a free breakfast. Anyway, it will be somewhere in the Chicago west suburbs at a venue tbd. If it snows out, we'll meet Jan 20.

Saturday, December 19, returning for another booksigning at Borders Books in Matteson. They have me out every Christmas season since I sell a lot of books in their store. I'll be there from 2 til whenever.

Friday, December 18, speaker at West Oak Middle School, Mundelein, Il. I'll be talking with the entire school. Boo-ya!

Monday, Dec. 14, I'll be at the House of Blues in Chicago for a Western Michigan University Alumni reception at 5:30. I'm mentioning it here because WMU did an awesome two page bio on me in their alumni magazine. I'll post it when I get a chance to scan it and do all the technical stuff it takes to post stuff here.

Date TBD. I'll be speaking with the Creative Writing Club at Martino Jr. High in New Lenox, Il.

Friday, December 4, 6-9:00 PM. YCA Book Bash 2009. Egan Center at DePaul, 1 East Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Il. (Barnes & Noble State Street) Young Chicago Authors are hosting an author event. I'm not sure if the public is invited, but they will be supplying my books for me to graffiti on.

Sat/Sun, November 14 & 15. Authors Luisa Buehler, Margot Justes, Chris Verstraete and I will be selling and signing our books at the Stagg High School craft show (I'm not sure of the particulars, but Stagg High is at 8015 W. 111th in Palos Hills, Il. (I'll update this when I have more details)

Sun, October 25, 2:00? book signing, Borders Books, Orland Park. We agreed on this date, but it might shift a week or so. Once I have confirmation, I'll post more details. OOPS, THIS MIGHT BE RESCHEDULED. CHECK BACK SOON

Saturday, October 24, book signing, Borders Books, Matteson Il. Signing Fang Face from 2-4 ..... or whenever I sell every one of them. Borders is on the northwest corner of Cicero Ave and Rte 30 ... just a half mile off Route 57.

Monday, October 19, 7-9pm, Author Fair, Homer Township Library. I had one of my first signings ever here,so it will be fun to go back. Contact Alexandra at [email protected] if you want more info.

Sunday, October 18, 7:15 a.m. . I will be a guest on Rick Kogan's radio program "The Sunday Papers" on WGN . Yeah, WGN! THE WGN ... you know, broadcast in 32 states plus Canada. Now Canada will know me!

Sunday, October 18, 2009, 2:00, OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH FOR FANG FACE! Woo-hoo! Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park, Il. 60130. (708) 771-7243. This will be a combination Halloween/book launch, so wear a costume! Special guest: Katharine K. Gingold, who will be signing copies of her book "Six Degrees of Abraham Lincoln."

Monday, September 21 7:00, I'll be meeting with and signing my books at New Lenox Girl Scout Troup 418. How fun is that? Hopefully the first of many.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, I'll be doing an encore signing at Palos Heights Farmer's Market from 7:00am-1:00pm, this time I will have Fang Face! Woo-hoo. They are on the northwest corner of Harlem Ave. & College Drive in Palos Heights. contact: Donna Ondriska 708 846.8826.

Sunday, September 13, I will be manning the SCBWI booth from 5-6 at "Obama's bookstore" - the 57th Street Children's Book Fair in Hyde Park, Il. Unfortunately, I won't be selling my books at this event, but check it out at http://www.57cbf.org.

Saturday, September 12, 2009 - I will be in the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators booth from either 10-11 or 11-12 at National Lewis University's Showcase of Authors. This is an interactive event with librarians, authors and illustrators.

August 22 & 23. A bunch of authors will converge on Galena, Illinois for joint signings, general hilarity and all kinds of book fun. I know we'rll be at Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant at 213 N. Main St., Galena from noon til 3:00 on Saturday. Then on Sunday we'll be at Brio Art Gallery at 116 S. Main St. from 11:00-2:00. There will be refreshments and a cash bar! Fun, fun, fun! (featured authors at this time: Amy Allessio, JA Konrath, Henry Perez, Margot Justes, Mary Welk, Luisa Buehler, Susan Miura, Martel Sartina, Barbra Annino ... and me!)

July 11, 9:00-11:00 am. I'll be in the SCBWI-Illinois (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) booth at the ALA (American Library Association) Conference. When I'm done with my stint, I'll probably be roaming around looking for free coffee. So if you're a librarian, come visit me.

June 20, 2009 11:00 am. I think this is a Saturday A bunch of the authors from the anthology "Missing" will be doing a joint signing at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore 7419 W. Madison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 771-7243

June 6-7, Chicago Tribune's Printer's Row Literary Festival Chicago, Il. I'll be signing all of my books with Echelon Press Publishing and some of Echelon's authors. Rumor has it there will even be some pre-release copies of Fang Face!! Update: there will be! Yay!!

May 23, Saturday 1-2:30, Booksigning, Borders Books, 49 S. Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, ph 847-559-1999. This is a signing only for the anthology Missing. I'll be there with Joe Konrath, Luisa Buehler, Margot Justes and other Missing authors.

May 20, 2009 Here's something fun. Palos Heights is going to start featuring author book-signings at their Farmer's Market every Wednesday from 7:00am-1:00pm. No, I'm not a fruit or a vegetable. I'll be there May 20 signing The Adventures of Guy series and probably the antholgies Missing and The Heat of the Moment. I'm looking forward to it! They are at the northwest corner of Harlem Ave & College Drive in Palos Heights, Il. contact: Donna Ondriska 708 846 8826.

And more fun, gonna meet with 100 Girl Scout leaders ... only a quick meeting, but let's see what happens.

May 16, 2009 , graphic author Tim Broderick and I will be at the Mystery On Loan Club Library Event at the Palatine Public Library District from 2:00-4:00 pm. This will be a dual adult/young adult program in the Large Meeting room, Sat. May 16, 2009, 700 N. North Ct., Palatine Il. 847-358-5881.

April 16, 2009 (sorry, I don't have a 2009 calendar yet, so I have no idea what day of the week this is. Thursday?) Anyway, Suburban Prairie Conference Literary Festival, Morris Community High School, Morris, Il. I'll be the Keynote Speaker, a judge and will hold two humor panels at this high school regional writing conference.

April 16 This is going to be a busy day and night. After spending all day in Morris (see above), I will have to scoot to the Schaumburg District Library at 130 S. Roselle Rd for the launch party for Missing. There will be all kinds of fun, including a crime scene program with David Case and Michael Black, two cops moonlighting as authors. The program starts at 7:00 pm. Register by calling (847) 923-3347.

November 29, 2008 Booksigning, Borders Books, I'll be back at my favorite Borders in Matteson Il. from 1-00 pm until I get pooped ... or sell out. They have really good coffee, so I usually sell out before I get pooped. Borders is at 4824 Lincoln Hwy, Matteson, Il.

October 4, 2008, Regional Author Fair The fifth annual author fair sponsored by Joliet, Plainfield and Shorewood Public Libraries. It will be on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 11:00 to 3:00 at Joliet Public Library's Black Road Branch at 3395 Black Road, Joliet. There will be forty or so of your favorite authors, so make sure you come!

August 2, 2008, Booksigning, Borders Books, Matteson, Il. This will be a joint signing with authors Michael Black, Sherri Scarpaci, Helen Osterman and Luisa Buehler. Borders is on the northwest corner of Rte. 30 and Cicero Ave. We'll be there from 2:00 til whenever.

July 19, 2008 Booksigning, Max & Benny's, 461 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook from 3-5. Ph. 847-272-9490. I'll be signing the Heat of the Moment with Margot Justes and other authors TBD. I'll bring a few of my other books as well.

June 7-8, ... Printer's Row Book Fair. Dearborn & Polk, Chicago 10am-6pm. I'll be in the Echelon Press Publishing tent ... (I will have all of my books in addition to Echelon's The Heat of the Moment.

April 17, 2008 Southwest Prairie Conference Literary Festival. Eight high schools will be participating in this student writing contest and I will one of the judges and awards presenters (I have to keep a lot of Feb/March clear to read manuscripts)

March 1, 2008 Booksigning, Best Sellers Book Store. Five authors from the anthology The Heat of the Moment will get together to sign the books and meet readers. Come join us at 1:00 at 6509 W. 127th, Palos Heights, ph 708-371-2540. Amy Alessio, Bob Goldsborough, Margot Justes, Kevin Helmold and me!! Woo-hoo!

January 26, 2008, Booksigning, Best Sellers Book Store 6509 W. 127th, Palos Heights, Il. ph. 708-371-2540. Will be signing my books at 1:00 to whenever with fellow authors Sherry Scarpacci, Helen Osterman and Sandy Tartara, who will have their own most excellent books. Come join us.

December 22, 2007 BookSigning at Centuries and Sleuths, Forest Park Il. This is my first signing for The Heat of the Moment anthology. I'll be with at least two other authors from the book. More info coming... oh, starts at 2:00 p.m.

December 21, 2007 I'm going back to Matteson Borders for an encore performance. I think it's going to be at 2:00 again. They like me! Woo-hoo! (see add below)

December 16, 2007 BookSigning - Borders Books and Music located at 4824 W. 211th in Matteson, Il. (corner Cicero and Rte. 30). I'll be there from 2:00 until I sell every book! Heh. ph. 708-679-1835.

October 6-7th, 2007, Midwest Literary Festival, Aurora Illinois. They are closing down a couple streets in downtown Aurora for the whole weekend. I'll be signing both days, reading and serving as a panelist on Sunday. Check out their website at www.midwestliteraryfestival.com , maps, etc.

September 28-30, 2007, Baltimore Book Festival, Baltimore Md. I'll be in the Draumr Publishing tent with my publisher.

Sept 25, 2007 - Going to spend all day at Martino Jr. High to research and discuss my YA novel-in-progress. Gets to eat in the cafeteria, too! Woo-hoo!

February 3, 2007, Author interview by Angela Wilson, Pop Syndicate at LIM writer's conference (www.popsyndicate.com) Check back for the date and time when this interview will appear on their website.

February 3, 2007 Podcast author interview by Chris Walsh Angelos of The Writer's Webcast at LIM (www.waukegan.org) Check out the interview by clicking on the "Free Pub" tab and clicking into the interview.

Sat. June 10, 2006, Of Dark and Stormy Nights 24. Writers Conference, sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America. Hyatt Regency, Schaumburg, Il. My books were on sale by Alibi Books, and I was introduced with other new writers as the "New Kids on the Block."

May 21-May 25, 2006. National Association of Credit Management's national conference, Nashville, TN. Was awarded the "Best Article of the Year" by NACM's publishing arm.

April, 2006, NACM Chicago Midwest. Half day seminar dealing with a detailed look at each section in the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act.